After missing out on Steve Kerr, a source has indicated that Phil Jackson is open to hiring a head coach who doesn’t specialize in running the triangle offense (Berman, May 16).

According to Marc Berman, the potential willingness to bring in a non-triangle head coach could open the door for Mark Jackson, who was recently fired by Golden State.

Aside from Jackson, Phil Jackson is reportedly interested in Derek Fisher (who is still playing for the Thunder), Brian Shaw (who has stated that he’s happy with the Nuggets), and Nate McMillan, among others.

If
the New York Knicks have designs on enticing Nuggets coach Brian Shaw
away from Denver, which ESPN reported Thursday, they'll have to look
elsewhere. Shaw plans to remain with the Nuggets.

"I have a job here in Denver that I'm happy with," Shaw said. "Though
the season didn't turn out how any of us would have liked, I'm happy
where I am, and I'm looking forward to coaching a full complement of
healthy players. I'm not interested in doing anything than what I'm
doing now."

So if we do land Shaw, it would be a fantastic hire. He has experience, knows the triangle as well as anyone aside from Phil, and obviously has a relationship with Phil. He is credited with the turnaround of Lance Stephenson's career, and was a HOT candidate last season for every coaching opening.

According to SAS, Brian Shaw is currently trying to get out of his contract in Denver to become the Knicks head coach, and he is not completely happy with the Nuggets. He would be Phil's hire if he can get out of the contract.